Why do men’s balls hurt? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "male ball pain" has become a hot topic on the Internet, with many male netizens sharing related experiences and asking for help. This article combines the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the common causes, symptoms and coping methods of ball pain, and provides structured data for reference.
1. Common causes of ball pain

According to discussions between medical experts and netizens, pain in the balls may be caused by the following reasons:
| Cause classification | Specific performance | Proportion (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| physiological reasons | Sedentary for long periods of time, strenuous exercise, excessive sex life | 35% |
| Pathological causes | Orchitis, epididymitis, varicocele | 45% |
| traumatic causes | Impact, crush, sports injuries | 15% |
| other reasons | Psychological factors, unexplained pain | 5% |
2. Hot topics on the Internet
In the past 10 days, relevant topics on social media platforms have been discussed more than 500,000 times, mainly focusing on the following aspects:
| Platform | hot topics | amount of discussion |
|---|---|---|
| #狗头acheDo you need to see a doctor# | 123,000 | |
| Zhihu | "How to deal with a sudden pain in the balls?" | 87,000 |
| Douyin | “Warning about sore balls after working out” | 156,000 |
| Station B | Medical popular science "The truth about egg pain" | 62,000 |
3. Advice from medical experts
In response to the recent hot debate, urologists gave professional advice:
| Symptom level | Recommended actions | Urgency |
|---|---|---|
| slight swelling and pain | Observe rest and avoid stress | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| persistent dull pain | See a doctor within 48 hours | ★★★☆☆ |
| severe pain | Immediate emergency treatment | ★★★★★ |
| accompanied by fever | Need antibiotic treatment | ★★★★☆ |
4. Netizens’ experience sharing
Real cases compiled from popular comment areas:
1.sports enthusiast: "I was hurt for 3 days after being hit while playing basketball. The examination revealed a slight testicular contusion. The doctor recommended ice application and rest." (21,000 likes)
2.Programmer Netizen: "I suddenly had pain after sitting for 12 hours and working overtime. I was diagnosed with varicocele. Now I stand up and move for 5 minutes every hour." (18,000 likes)
3.College students share: "Unexplained swelling and pain may occur when you are stressed before an exam. Psychiatrists say it is a somatic reaction." (9500 likes)
5. Prevention and daily care
Combining professional advice and popular content, we summarize effective preventive measures:
| prevention direction | Specific methods | effectiveness |
|---|---|---|
| living habits | Avoid sitting for long periods of time and wear loose underwear | ★★★★☆ |
| Sports protection | Use special protective gear and avoid severe impacts | ★★★★★ |
| diet regulation | Supplement zinc and drink more water | ★★★☆☆ |
| Regular inspection | Annual urinary system physical examination | ★★★★★ |
6. Important reminder
Recently, there has been an erroneous view on the Internet that "bear with the pain and let it go". Medical experts particularly emphasize that sudden severe pain may be testicular torsion (surgery is required within 6 hours), and delayed treatment may lead to testicular necrosis. If the pain lasts for more than 2 hours or is accompanied by vomiting, you must seek medical attention immediately.
The statistical period of the data in this article is: X month X to X month X, 2023. The data sources include public discussion content on Weibo, Zhihu, Douyin and other platforms as well as popular science data from top tertiary hospitals. For health problems, please refer to a professional doctor for diagnosis.
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